Post Separation Support and Permanent Alimony Service in Wilmington, North Carolina

What is Alimony?

Permanent alimony is an ongoing payment to the financially dependent spouse from the financially supporting spouse. It can last for a set number of years or until the death of either spouse or the remarriage or cohabitation of the financially dependent spouse. There are no statutory guidelines and the amount and length are determined by the judge after consideration of a number of factors. Will you have to pay it? Will you receive it? Each case is different and you need an experienced attorney to help you through the process since the alimony decision could affect you for the rest of your life.

What is Post Separation Support?

Post separation support is short term spousal support meant to assist the financially dependent spouse until permanent alimony is decided by the Court.

The main factors that a dependent spouse must show to receive it are:

He/She is the financially dependent spouse.

He/She has a financial shortfall each month in paying reasonable monthly expenses and is in need of assistance in paying these expenses.

The financially supporting spouse has the current ability to help pay the dependent spouse’s expenses.

Duration of Spousal Support

If you are required to pay spousal support, you may wonder how long it will last. You will be required to make payments until your former spouse remarries, cohabitates, either party dies, or the judge determines that a finite time limit for alimony should be put in place.

Seek Legal Support

While it is true the ultimate decision on support and alimony are up to the judge, there are things that we can do to help you. Contact us today with questions and concerns and we will take care of your case.